Title: An investigation into the effect of contract execution on Procurement performance in Rukiga District Local Government- Uganda.
Authors: Teddy Akakikunda, Professor Siraje Kaaya, Dr. John Bosco Turyasingura
Volume: 10
Issue: 7
Pages: 588-594
Publication Date: 2026/07/28
Abstract:
This study examined the effect of contract execution on Procurement performance. The study adopted a convergent parallel mixed methods research design where by qualitative data was collected alongside quantitative data. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and interview guides from a sample of 295 respondents who were employees from Rukiga District Local Government. The respondents include procurement officers, contract committee members, contract managers, town clerks, mayors and other heads of user departments who have knowledge about the variables being studied. Respondents were selected using purposive sampling technique, census and simple random sampling technique. Quantitative data was collected using questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Qualiatative data was collected using an interview guide and analyzed using content and thematic analysis. The findings of the study indicated that contract execution (R = 0.743, ? = 0.849, t = 16.800, p = 0.000, Rē = 0.552) had a statistically significant effect and positive effect on procurement performance. The study concluded that dimensions of contract execution is a critical determinant of procurement performance in Rukiga District Local Government. The study recommended that the government should fast truck the implementation of the digital contract execution in Rukiga District Local Government to ensure effective monitoring of contracts. The PPDA should also intestify post procurement audits in rural Local Governments and integrate contract execution performance indicators into the Local Government Performance Assessment Frame work.